Southwestern University

Southwestern University The First University in Texas. Education for Tomorrow. Southwestern is affiliated with The United Methodist Church.

Southwestern is a selective & independent four-year undergraduate national liberal arts college consisting of The Brown College of Arts and Sciences and The Sarofim School of Fine Arts. It was the first institution of higher learning in Texas, chartered by the Republic of Texas in 1840. Southwestern is located in historic Georgetown, Texas, just north of Austin, the state capital. Austin is known

for its vibrant culture, live music, theatre, film, and art - an "intellectual capital" and one of the country's best places to live. Southwestern's 701-acre campus features tree-lined 100-acre central grounds and a lush, green academic mall. Our facilities include two live-performance theaters, spacious sports/ recreational areas, a human performance laboratory, an aquatic animal research laboratory, an observatory and a teaching greenhouse. More than eighty-four percent of Southwestern students live in spacious on-campus apartments or residential halls.

Southwestern University has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top undergraduate institutions, earning a ...
08/27/2026

Southwestern University has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top undergraduate institutions, earning a coveted spot in The Princeton Review's annual college guide "The Best 392 Colleges." Southwestern was touted as one of the best institutions in Texas, earning #1 rankings in the state for faculty and career services. SU also earned national rankings for Greek life and campus recreation.

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Classes are in session, campus is buzzing, and we’re soooo back. 💛🏴‍☠️
08/27/2026

Classes are in session, campus is buzzing, and we’re soooo back. 💛🏴‍☠️

Looking back on a career that has included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Facebook, Instagram, Birdwell, and now Go...
08/26/2026

Looking back on a career that has included leadership roles at JPMorgan Chase, Facebook, Instagram, Birdwell, and now GoDaddy, Geoff Clawson ’98 credits his ability to adapt, lead, and keep learning to the liberal arts education he received at Southwestern University.

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Our newest Pirates headed out for Pirate Adventures, exploring some of the best of Georgetown, Austin, and Central Texas...
08/25/2026

Our newest Pirates headed out for Pirate Adventures, exploring some of the best of Georgetown, Austin, and Central Texas while trying something new and making memories with new friends.

From river floats and baseball games to bowling, caverns, and more, it was a pretty great way to kick off the Southwestern Experience! 🏴‍☠️💛

Happy FDOC, Pirates! 💛🖤 We’re cheering you on as you start a new semester!
08/24/2026

Happy FDOC, Pirates! 💛🖤 We’re cheering you on as you start a new semester!

08/23/2026

One more sleep until the first day of classes 🏴‍☠️💛

Four years from now, this photo is going to hit a little differently. 🥹💛 Here’s to the Class of 2030. 🏴‍☠️
08/22/2026

Four years from now, this photo is going to hit a little differently. 🥹💛 Here’s to the Class of 2030. 🏴‍☠️

Research That Reaches Beyond the Stars 🌌📚 Associate Professor of German Erika Berroth led a SURF project exploring space...
08/21/2026

Research That Reaches Beyond the Stars 🌌📚
Associate Professor of German Erika Berroth led a SURF project exploring space opera—a science fiction genre known for its epic adventures across the galaxy—through its cultural context. This year, student research assistants are building on that work by examining fan and readership cultures, the evolution of advertisements over time, and the series’ international impact.

Pirate Training ✅ 🏴‍☠️ Our newest Pirates went head-to-head during one of Welcome Week’s favorite traditions, taking on ...
08/18/2026

Pirate Training ✅ 🏴‍☠️ Our newest Pirates went head-to-head during one of Welcome Week’s favorite traditions, taking on challenges, working as a team, and competing for ultimate Pirate bragging rights.

Show your love for your student, a current faculty/staff member, or a coach while supporting Southwestern! 🍩 Make a gift...
08/18/2026

Show your love for your student, a current faculty/staff member, or a coach while supporting Southwestern! 🍩 Make a gift of $10 or more by tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19, to send a gourmet Donut-Gram to your student or any member of the campus community.

Don't have a certain someone to send a donut to? Your gift ensures every student starts the year off with a doughy delight. southwestern.edu/donut

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Georgetown, TX
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